Two recalls for Yaris
Even being the Top Car of 2020 can’t protect you from recalls, it seems. Toyota has confirmed the new Yaris has been hit by two separate recalls, one affecting the hybrid system in relevant hatchback and Cross cars, the other relating to the rear centre seatbelts of some Yaris Cross models.
The hybrid system recall affects 513 Yaris and Yaris Cross Hybrid vehicles manufactured between October last year and September this year. Ownerswill be contacted by letter.
According to a statement, the problems comes from an issuewith the transmission input damper, whichmight suffer from ‘‘an improper application of anti-corrosion oil on the transmission damper [which] may cause abnormal slippage during rapid acceleration.’’
This can trigger awarning light on the dash which could cause the hybrid system to enter a fail safemode.
Meanwhile, 392 Yaris Cross vehicles are being recalled to fix an issue affecting the rear centre seatbelt anchor bracket in models manufactured between July and October this year.
This is a precautionary measure to repair the centre rear seatbelt due to a potential concern associatedwith the finished edge of the seatbelt bracket. There is a possibility that the seatbelt webbingmay be damaged during a collision, reducing its effectiveness.
Both repairswill be carried out by Toyota stores for free, with the seatbelt fix taking an hour. The hybrid system needs nine hours of work, so it might pay to source a loan vehicle from Toyota if that affects you.
For further information, call 0800 TOYOTA (0800 869 682) or visit toyota.co. nz/owners/recall.